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Conor Niland’s The Racket Wins William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2024

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Former Irish tennis professional Conor Niland has won the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2024 with his memoir The Racket: On Tour with Tennis’s Golden Generation.

The Racket becomes the first tennis book to clinch the world’s longest established and most valuable literary sports-writing prize in its history and Niland is the first author from the Republic of Ireland to win since Paul Kimmage’s Rough Ride: Behind the Wheel with a Pro Cyclist in 1990.

Niland’s autobiography describes the highs and lows of his career on the ATP Tour, revealing the hardships of the majority of players struggling to balance the books as they seek to breakthrough against the game’s best.

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The Racket is an underdog story that lifts the lid on the perils of match-fixing and doping in tennis, while also sharing light-hearted tales of Niland’s seven years on the road.

The debut release from the 43-year-old was one of six books shortlisted for this year’s award, which was decided by a six-person judging panel, with Niland beating off competition from the likes of double Olympic champion Kelly Holmes and Afghanistan women’s football captain Khalida Popal.

Niland’s memoir was crowned the winner by a judging panel comprising chair Alyson Rudd, Clarke Carlisle, Gabby Logan, Dame Heather Rabbatts, Mark Lawson and Michelle Walder. In addition to the prestigious trophy, Niland also claims the winning £30,000 prize.

Alyson Rudd, Chair of the judging panel, said: “We are delighted to present Conor Niland with the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2024 for his astonishing autobiography, The Racket.

“This prize seeks to highlight the best in sports writing and there is no doubting the fact that Conor’s work is of the highest calibre, offering a fascinating insight into his career as a tennis professional.

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“The book brings the reader into the world of elite sport, but also emphasises the relatable underdog story of an everyman fighting against the odds to fulfil their dreams.

“The panel wishes to praise all six nominated authors and another year of stunning releases, showcasing the rich diversity of perspectives and experiences.”

Winning author Niland said: “I accept this award with a lot of humility. The other shortlisted books are incredible stories so I feel very fortunate to have won and so grateful.

“This is all pretty improbable. My brother told me I would win the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award when he read this last Christmas, I took that with a pretty large pinch of salt, but he was right. It’s amazing.

“The pro tennis tour is a little bit of a misunderstood sport, we were able to show what the world is really like, for the guys a little bit further down the rankings.”

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Tom Horn Gaming Introduces New Panda Rica game

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Tom Horn Gaming is kicking off July with Panda Rica, a fast-paced 3×3 video slot that delivers simple yet captivating mechanics and vibrant visuals. From expanding wilds and multiplier wins to Star Gamble Ladder, the game is a standout addition to the supplier’s growing portfolio of slot titles.

Designed for quick sessions and high engagement, Panda Rica combines classic slot appeal with clever gameplay that elevates the player experience.

At the heart of the game is the Star Gamble Ladder, a dynamic post-win feature where players can take up to five gamble attempts to multiply their winnings. The Golden Star is a guaranteed win, turning even smaller wins into whooping risk-reward moments. The excitement of climbing the ladder to bigger wins is supported by a visually attractive rendition of the feature, which adds an extra level of immersion to this beautifully crafted game.

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The base game features 7 fixed paylines, expanding to 27 ways to win during respins triggered by expanding wilds. Fully stacked reels unlock a x10 multiplier, while the optional respin booster increases the total bet by 1.5x and triples the chance of a respin.

“With Panda Rica, we set out to create a compact game with wide appeal. Simple to grasp, rich in features, and highly entertaining, ideal both for operators and players” said Ondrej Lapides, CEO at Tom Horn Gaming.

The game is now available to all Tom Horn Gaming network partners.

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HELLISH 7 HITS FROM HÖLLE

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“Hellish 7 Hold & Win”, (Höllische 7 Hold & Win in German) is now live, a spicy Classic Series slot from the Berlin-based developer Hölle Games.

This is a new summer edition in the Hellish Seven franchise, known for its high volatility, hellishly good payouts, and hard rock riffs. The new entry features Hold & Win, where, if players can fill the reels with (any) cash symbol, they will win the impressive 7777x main prize! Mini, Major and Mega jackpot payouts can be scooped up along the way too, awarding more instant cash wins, and ladder & card gamble mini-games also allow potential bonus winnings.

Players can directly buy entry into the feature if they want to skip the base game, or they can opt to use Feuer Stake which is a Stake Boost feature that increases the chances of hitting the Hold & Win for only a 1.5x stake multiplier spin cost.

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The game is now available for MGA with other territories following soon. Hölle Games will release another flamin’ good slot later this month with Dragon’s Diamonds, a 5×6 scatter cascade featuring the titular dragon and huge multiplier win potential.

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Booming Games Partners with Bitville Gaming to Strengthen African Presence

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Booming Games, a top-tier developer of high-end slot content for the global iGaming industry, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Bitville Gaming, a leading provider of innovative and compliant gaming solutions across South Africa and emerging markets.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Bitville Gaming’s ongoing mission to deliver world-class gaming content to licensed operators and regulated markets. The partnership enables Bitville Gaming to integrate Booming Games’ full portfolio of award-winning slot titles, featuring engaging themes, innovative mechanics, and premium-quality graphics into its content distribution network.

Booming Games continues to expand its global footprint, and this new partnership represents a significant step in bringing its games to emerging regulated markets. With a shared focus on integrity, entertainment, and compliance, both companies are well-positioned to offer enriched player experiences while meeting the highest standards of regulatory oversight.

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This partnership is effective immediately, and integration efforts are already underway to ensure Booming Games titles are readily accessible to licensed operators across the region.

Solomon Godwin, Head of Africa at Booming Games, said: Partnering with Bitville Gaming offers an exciting opportunity for Booming Games as we expand our reach across Africa. This collaboration allows us to deliver our premium gaming experiences to a broader audience while continuing to meet the evolving needs of our players. We’re thrilled to introduce our high-quality, immersive titles, including Buffalo Hold and Win Extreme, 64 Gold Coins Hold and Win, Gold Gold Gold 5000, and Ronaldinho Spins to players on the Bitville Gaming platform”.

Andrew von Hoesslin, CEO at Bitville Gaming, added: “The Bitville team is delighted and thrilled to announce our partnership with Booming Games. Their innovative, entertaining and cutting-edge online slot games are a perfect fit for Bitville’s platform. We can’t wait to bring this exciting gaming experience to operators in the African market. This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to delivering the best in online entertainment.”

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